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Written by: Skylark’s Peer Youth Harm Reduction Team Skylark’s Peer Youth Harm Reduction Team is composed of peer youth ages 16-24 who work to support Skylark in creating space for young people to talk about drugs, sex and sex work. This blog post aims to address misconceptions about cannabis legalization, as well as, inform youth […]

Written by: Skylark’s Peer Youth Harm Reduction Team Skylark’s Peer Youth Harm Reduction Team is composed of peer youth ages 16-24 who work to support Skylark in creating space for young people to talk about drugs, sex and sex work. This blog post aims to challenge stigma and offer unbiased information for/about people who engage […]

The Staff Spotlight Series features dedicated staff at Skylark who have made a lasting impact in the community. We explore what motivates our staff to do the amazing work they do every day. Meet Rory Grant, Administrative Assistant & Receptionist at Skylark’s YouthCan Impact walk-in clinic. What has been your experience at Skylark so far? […]

The Staff Spotlight Series features dedicated staff at Skylark who have made a lasting impact in the community. We explore what motivates our staff to do the amazing work they do every day. Meet Dale Callender, Skylark’s In-School Counsellor at Northern Secondary School. What is your role as an in-school counsellor? Dale works in collaboration […]

Written by David Cho, Individual and Family Therapist at Skylark based at MLSE LaunchPad. Skylark’s counsellors are integrated with life at MLSE LaunchPad. Skylark is excited about our recent partnership with MLSE Launchpad! This partnership is an innovative way of engaging with the community, while promoting the connection between healthy bodies and healthy minds. What […]

A Skylark client shares their story about overcoming depression. Imagine a dark room. Cold. Tiny. There are two sounds that innervate the room: a low growl that convinces you that you are useless, and the sound of you muffling your tears. That’s where I lived for a long time. There, I felt like I was […]